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The Neck

The neck - why people say it feels 'tight' As upper cervical chiropractors we deal with a small area which can have a huge impact on the whole body. Patients present with a multitude of ...

The Upper Cervical Spine and your Jaw!

The Upper Cervical Spine and The TMJ The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a versatile joint, involved in many day-to-day functions such as speaking and chewing. Problems with this joint can cause a range of issues ...

Concussion – why you should see your chiropractor after a head trauma

Concussion is defined as.... ''Temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow to the head". The primary symptoms of concussion include headaches, difficulty in concentrating, memory issues, trouble with balance and coordination. Although most commonly ...

Pillars of Health and Upper Cervical Chiropractic!

What do we mean by Pillars of health and how does this tie in with Upper Cervical Chiropractic? February brings about an focus and awareness on our health and wellbeing.. Everyone knows someone with health ...

Everything you need to know about the Upper Cervical Adjustment

How do we differ from the chiropractic techniques you may have seen online? In the world of social media Chiropractic is becoming more and more popular. You may have seen videos of Chiropractors popping necks, ...

Craniocervical Instability (CCI) an Upper Cervical Problem

What is CCI and how does it develop? Craniocervical instability (CCI) is a pathological condition whereby there is an increased mobility at an area called the craniocervical junction. This is the region where the top ...

Epilepsy – a Central Nervous System Disorder

Epilepsy and our Central Nervous System (CNS) What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of ...

Types of Stress and our body!

Types of stress Most times when we hear the word "stress" you might think of an emotional response, feeling frustrated or run down. However, this is only one type of stress. When you look up ...

Jaw problems and Upper Cervical Chiropractic

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a versatile joint,located either side connecting your lower jaw to the skull. The TMJ is involved in many day-to-day functions such as speaking and chewing. Problems with this joint can ...

What is the importance of symptoms when assessing health?

What is the importance of symptoms? A symptom is defined as a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient. ...